The New York Academy of Medicine
Mercedes A. Youman, RN, Ph.D Candidate, is an experienced healthcare professional with a focus on public health and nursing. Current roles include Registered Nurse Volunteer at New York City Medical Reserve Corps, Fellow at The New York Academy of Medicine, and Ph.D Candidate at LIU Post. Previously, Mercedes worked as a Public Health Nurse III and District Supervising Nurse/Regional Nursing Director at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene from 1993 to 2019, where responsibilities included supervising and mentoring staff across various healthcare settings. Education credentials include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Master of Business Administration, a Master of Philosophy, and pending Doctor of Philosophy in Library & Information Science from Long Island University, along with a Certification in Health Informatics from Columbia University.
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The New York Academy of Medicine
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Established in 1847, The New York Academy of Medicine is dedicated to ensuring everyone has the opportunity to live a healthy life. Through our original research, policy and program initiatives we provide the evidence base to address the structural and cultural barriers to good health and drive progress toward health equity. This work and our one-of-a-kind public programming are supported by our world class historical medical library and our Fellows program, a unique network of more than 2,000 experts elected by their peers from across the professions affecting health.